The 12 Saddest Things About Being a Screen Zombie

Movie Talk

Lilian MinJune 21, 2013

It's a sadder fate than you might think, being a movie or TV zombie. Sure, they are all the rage right now, but despite their current vogue, zombies live a thankless, unglamorous life, with none of the excitement given some of their sexier movie monster cousins.

Here then are the saddest things you're likely to confront should you find yourself among the undead.

1. Unlike vampires,

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there is nothing sexy about zombies.

2. Nothing at all.

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3. Even the so-called sexy zombies are still just rotting corpses.

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4. Even little zombies aren't cute.

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5. Even the well-dressed undead are not impressive.

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6. Not even when they are trying to be cute.

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7. Even zombie pets aren't cute.

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7. Zombies can never pull off a subtle entrance.

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8. Despite being a part of a mob, there is little camaraderie involved in being a zombie.

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It's more like being at a party where they ran out of booze at 10:30.

9. Other monsters are hunted down and killed with dignity. If you're a zombie, they just slam a door on your head...